Thursday, October 21, 2010

Liberty Jane 18” Doll Pattern Review and Giveaway

One of my besties has a sister and that sister, Cinnamon, designs patterns and makes very cool doll clothing (doll couture actually) which she sells at two online store, Liberty Jane Patterns and Liberty Jane Clothing. These clothes fit 18” dolls which would include American Girl dolls.

Well, Cinnamon sent me two patterns to try out. The cool thing about the patterns is that you make a one time purchase and then sew as many as you want from your own fabric stash. The uncool thing is that I don’t sew yet.

So, I took the pattern and material to several places around town thinking that it could not be that hard to find someone to make it for me. However, I live in a place that clothing is made from photos and patterns are not really followed, esp. if they are in English. So, the jeans pictured above (shirt is from American Girl) are not going to look as fantastic as when you make them with the actual pattern from Liberty Jane.

Liberty Jane also sells ready made clothing so do not despair if you are sewing impaired. The photos give you some ideas of what they have, but be sure to visit the store and blog as they have many other items such as heritage clothing, knitting patterns for sweaters and such, and a trench coat with the ribbon around the waist that is adorable! Also, when you visit the blog, be sure to read about her story and mission.

Liberty Jane is offering one of my readers

a coupon for 10 patterns

If you enjoy sewing or know someone who could sew for you,

please enter below.

RULES:

Leave one comment for every entry item below. You have 9 ways to enter!

The giveaway ends at 9P.M. EST on October 29Th and is open to anyone worldwide.

I adore the 2010 Jeans Guidebook, I follow LJC on Facebook, I follow their blog, we're Emmie's Edition, I'm following you, www.emmiesedition.blogspot.com is the link to the blog post, we subscribe to their newsletter, I've ordered the white gathered tee, the vintage wash jeans, & the hollywood chain boots. Things I can't do: add your botton on my blog, sorry, not really sure how-to do that! If you'll tell me I will, but if you don't it's not that big a deal. I don't have tweeter, so can't do that. Please enter me 6 times! Thank You! <3, The Emmie's Edition Gals!

My favorite Liberty Jane pattern is the Faraway Downs dress! I'm following the blog with the 'follower' option right below the Facebook widget and above the blog list, and I'm subscribed to the newsletter.

~Emmalee

PS: Does it count if I ordered things from Liberty Jane before this giveaway started? Because I've ordered the jeans, pleated skirt, mini skirt, cropped jacket, and Faraway Downs dress patterns...

Love those Liberty Jane patterns, but have not been able to purchase any as yet. I not only sew, but knit as well, and my current favorite LJ pattern is the Aran Knit sweater and hat set - love love, love it!!! I know a couple of the LJ designers, and have signed up for the newsletter. I also like and follow Liberty Jane on Facebook.